Based on the portrayal of Google in one of Microsoft’s more recent TV ads, it may look like Google is in a bind with Apple over phones, while Microsoft sits the fight out and generally just keeps...enjoying its peaceful existence. However, reality could not possibly be farther from the truth.

Microsoft is currently battling with Google for the right to let users download and use a Windows...

Google announced some important Play Store updates, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Today, it also announced the addition of a few new enhancements that are available now for photos on Google+.

Today, Google officially took the wraps off Google Play Game Services, its attempt at offering mobile gamers the ultimate cross-platform gaming experience. How will Google differentiate it from the myriad other cross-platform game services out there?